AMERICAN POLITICS
POL2IAP
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Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students are introduced to the government and politics of the United States and engage in discussion of the institutions, political culture and recent history of the country. There is some concentration on recent events and the implications for American politics, and the changing role of the United States in the world. Students are encouraged to link current politics to American films, novels and music.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSarah Midford
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesExam essay
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites 15 credit points of any first year Politics subject and 15 credit points of any Humanities and Social Sciences subject, or subject coordinator's approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsPOL3IAP
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Learning resources
More equal than others: America from Nixon to the new century
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrereading
AuthorHodgson, G.
Year2004
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PublisherPRINCETON UNIVERSITY PRESS
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American politics and society
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorMcKay, D.
Year2005
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PublisherBLACKWELL
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
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